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Investors expectations for Bank of England QT edge lower

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Posted on August 8, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) -Investor expectations for Bank of England quantitative tightening in the 12 months from October edged lower to a median 72 billion pounds ($97 billion), down from 75 billion pounds

Investor Expectations for Bank of England's QT Decline to 72 Billion Pounds

LONDON (Reuters) -Investor expectations for Bank of England quantitative tightening in the 12 months from October edged lower to a median 72 billion pounds ($97 billion), down from 75 billion pounds in a survey conducted by the central bank in May.

The BoE's quarterly Market Participants Survey also showed that a much smaller minority of investors expected the BoE to keep up the current 100 billion pounds annual pace of QT into the next year.

The top quarter of expectations for QT in August had fallen to 75 billion pounds from 100 billion pounds in May.

Median expectations for rate cuts were little changed from three months ago. Investors still see the Bank of England steadily cutting Bank Rate to a low of 3.25% by the time of its April 30 meeting next year, down from 4% after Thursday's rate cut.

($1 = 0.7440 pounds)

(Reporting by David Milliken; editing by William James)

Key Takeaways

  • Investor expectations for BoE QT decreased to 72 billion pounds.
  • The BoE's survey shows a reduced pace of QT anticipated.
  • Median rate cut expectations remain stable.
  • Investors predict a Bank Rate drop to 3.25% by April.
  • The top quarter of QT expectations fell from 100 billion pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current investor expectations for the Bank of England's QT?
Investor expectations for the Bank of England's quantitative tightening have edged lower to a median of 72 billion pounds, down from 75 billion pounds.
How has the top quarter of expectations for QT changed?
The top quarter of expectations for QT in August fell to 75 billion pounds from 100 billion pounds in May.
What do investors anticipate regarding the Bank Rate?
Investors expect the Bank of England to steadily cut the Bank Rate to a low of 3.25% by the time of its meeting on April 30.

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